Rivanna Chapter
Virginia Master Naturalists
Serving the
Central Piedmont of Virginia
Upcoming RMN Events and Advanced Training Programs
Note: Most of these programs will count as advanced training for Master Naturalists.
Wednesday, November 9, 7:30 p.m
Urbanization and the Local Ecology
At the Ivy Creek Education Center. Michelle Prysby, State Coordinator for the Virginia Master Naturalists Program, will inform us about the many ways that urbanization can influence the local ecology. She will also discuss some simple conservation landscaping practices that can improve habitat quality in urban and suburban areas. Call Gay at 293-8997 for more information.
Sponsored by the Jefferson Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society
Advanced Training
Thursday, November 17, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Third Thursday Brown Bag Lunch
Location: Jefferson-Madison Regional Library, 201 E. Market Street, Charlottesville
Subject: To be announced
Speaker: Kristel Riddervold, Environmental Administrator – City of Charlottesville
Sponsored by the Rivanna Conservation Society
Advanced Training
Sunday, December 4
RMN Annual Holiday Event
Presentation by Marshal Faintich, author of the book Birds of Wintergreen, a visual journey among the wildlife and birds of central Virginia.
We will have a pot luck and our usual fun things like the book exchange and more. More details will come closer to the event.
Thursday, December 15, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Third Thursday Brown Bag Lunch
Location: Jefferson-Madison Regional Library, 201 E. Market Street, Charlottesville
Subject: Water Conservation and the Citizen’s Role is Saving Water
Speaker: Kristin Szakos, Charlottesville City Council Member
Sponsored by the Rivanna Conservation Society
Advanced Training